Ag groups sound alarm about economic crisis
More than 50 agricultural groups sent a letter to Congress highlighting the economic crisis in rural America. The letter describes the threat of continued farm losses. “America’s farmers, ranchers and growers are facing extreme economic [...]
FCC encourages Americans to use speed test app
It’s time to bring rural Texas and America up to speed with broadband. To help the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) [...]
Stepped-up basis vital to preserving family farms
U.S. President Joe Biden’s American Families Plan includes potential tax increases for agriculture. There are three changes in the bill [...]
Texas gains two more seats in Congress after census
By Julie Tomascik Editor The fast-growing Texas population earned the state two additional congressional seats after the 2020 U.S. Census. [...]
YF&R conference grows understanding of ag policy
By Julie Tomascik Editor Legislative updates, policy issues and agricultural advocacy were among the topics highlighted during the Texas Farm [...]
Elbel wins TFB Virtual Collegiate Discussion Meet
By Julie Tomascik Editor Issues facing farmers and ranchers were the focus of Texas Farm Bureau’s (TFB) Virtual Collegiate Discussion [...]
Randall CFB helps hungry kids, families through donations
When Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) announced the Helping Hands co-op contribution program, the Randall County Farm Bureau (CFB) board of [...]
Farm From School brings Texas forestry to classrooms
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor East Texas students are getting a first-hand look at timber production through Texas Farm Bureau’s [...]
Hale CFB lends ‘helping hand’ to Snack Pak 4 Kids
By Julie Tomascik Editor Hale County Farm Bureau recently donated $2,250 to Snack Pack 4 Kids in Planview with the [...]